@connect_scot's professional learning supports educators with courses, latest news & great ideas for family engagement in children's learning & school lives
Scotland, United Kingdom
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Did you know we deliver a range of individual webinars and in-person events to support your professional learning? Check out our events webpage to find out what's coming up in November / December 2026 & book your place for the sessions that best suit you. ow.ly/1T5C5103h24
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Education Scotland has today shared the first drafts of the full technical frameworks for Scotland’s evolved #curriculum. This marks a major milestone in the ongoing Curriculum Improvement Cycle.
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A great piece from @connect_scot’s Associate Trainer Dr Diane Delaney on the importance of supporting families with under fives ❤️
📝 NEW BLOG POST
Are strong early childhood foundations built by supporting parents and families?
By Diane Delaney, @UniStrathclyde
Read here: bera.ac.uk/blog/are-strong-e…
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Tools at the ready! Dyslexia Awareness Week Scotland runs from 28 September to 4 October. Join us in making sure that people with dyslexia can ask for and get access to the things that help them work and learn at their best.
dyslexiascotland.org.uk/dysl…
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Come along to our online session with Volunteer Scotland on Protection Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme in Scotland.
Volunteer Scotland – What Parent Groups Need to Know About PVGs
📅2 September 2026
💻Online
⌚8-9pm (1 hour)
Register:
eventbrite.com/e/19920473632…
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e-Sgoil is currently recruiting supply teachers to deliver online lessons into Scottish schools. We are especially keen to receive applications from teachers of Music, Art, Computing, Gaelic & Technical subjects. For more information please see bit.ly/4gwpLEf
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Want to develop a robust, learner-informed equalities policy for your setting? Then join our online Equalities Policy Guide professional learning programme (30 September 2026 to 3 June 2027).
Find out more & apply. ow.ly/unqo50ZFa8Z
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🧮Apply for Maths Week Scotland Grant Funding by 5pm on Sunday 30 August! Schools, nurseries, early learning & childcare providers, community & family providers & other educational settings can apply for £250 or £500 towards their #MWS2026 activities!
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Canva is now available to Glow users as an opt-in service! All teachers with a Glow account can now request access to Canva Education through their local authority, unlocking premium features at no cost. Find out about our upcoming live National Webinars with Canva Education👇
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Probationer teachers can upskill on dyslexia right at the start of their careers. This free online event is also open to experienced educators to get a clear, simple structure for noticing needs early and taking the right steps. Tag a teacher!
tickettailor.com/events/dysl…
ALT Teacher conducting a classroom lesson with attentive students in a vibrant educational setting.
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Who might be missed from the dyslexia identification process and why? This workshop will give teachers an opportunity to explore inclusive dyslexia approaches and practical framework to ensure that we're identifying all learners with dyslexia.
dyslexiascotland.org.uk/clos…
ALT Three smiling women featured in a colorful promotional graphic for a dyslexia identification workshop.
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Tickets still available for a FREE in-person training sesh for professionals working with families, 'Understand, Communicate & Resolve' (Stirling, Thu 20 Aug, 10am-4pm). Learn about
Interpersonal Conflict
Conflict Resolution Skills
Resources and Techniques
eventbrite.co.uk/e/openin-pe…
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The #InternationalDayofPlay is on 11th June, and we would love all schools to get involved!
🥳 It's free, and most of the prep work has been done; all you need to do is register and have an extra playful day!
playscotland.org/internation…
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We're off to a strong start in 2026! Scotland’s educators can access a rich range of professional learning opportunities to support practice in January.
Find out what’s on offer and register👉 bit.ly/49AALyh
@EducationScot @edscotcld @ESTeamELC
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Minister @NatalieDon_ highlights the CPL Portal – supporting childcare professionals with trusted resources for induction, ASN, communication & wellbeing.
Explore now at cpldirectory.elc.sssc.uk.com…
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We are delighted to launch Getting it Right for Play - our updated play space assessment toolkit today for #Playday2025
Shaped by extensive engagement with families, communities, and organisations and informed by recent legislation, our updated guidance supports the implementation of our world-leading framework for children’s right to play in Scotland.
Local authorities are key to upholding every child’s right to play, and they can do this by using the toolkit to engage with children and communities in the assessment and development of play spaces.
Packed with useful tips and relevant case studies, our resource gives step-by-step advice and tools to assess and improve play spaces.
playscotland.org/resources/g…
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Hear parents’ voices and their families’ experiences front and centre of this new parent-led report on additional support for learning…children & their families are at the heart of Scottish education - surely their views and experiences should matter most?
Important additional support for learning report out now! Assembly Members shared their knowledge & lived experiences in surveys & focus groups: read this powerful research & the call for meaningful action to transform ASL provision. The report is here parentcarerassembly.scot/new…
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The Scottish government has backed a call for a review of the country’s mainstreaming policy - @Emma_Seith reports tes.com/magazine/news/genera… @TesScotland
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Brilliant insights from @MissCBowes & @deirdre_grogan EY Conference @StrathEdu! 'Take time to see how children move through their spaces.' '..environment isn’t complete, we don’t just insert children.' 'In play, children are in charge.' Slow down, observe & respond!
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Our latest resource has everything you need to know about completing coursework – from word counts and deadlines to using A.I.
Download Your National Qualifications: info.sqa.org.uk/YourNational…